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If you ask a child what their favorite part of the school day is, they’ll probably tell you recess. “Recess is the time of day set aside for elementary school students to take a break from their class work, engage in play

I’m back from my trip to Malawi, Africa. People ask me how it was and I answer the same every time, “Amazing!” Although it’s nice to be home with my family and comfortable surroundings, not a day has past

A new month means a new guest speaker! This month, I’m like to introduce Nadi Bajda. Nadi has been an Early Childhood Educator since 1985. She teaches in the Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program in the Eden

This evening begins a new adventure. I’m flying to Lilongwe, Malawi (Africa) and then riding in a jeep for 9hrs up to the city of Chitipa. My church partners with World Relief to help bring relief and hope to a country

From MnAEYC-MnSACA – The Senate passed legislation reauthorizing the Child Care and Development Grant (CCDBG). The bill makes a range of updates to the federal child care program, which hasn’t been reauthorized since

I came across an article this morning on childcareaware.org that discusses how in a 24-hour city, 9-5 childcare isn’t an option. In the city that never sleeps, childcare is available 24/7. Included below are a few article

One of the courses I’m facilitating this fall at DCTC is Guiding Children’s Behaviors. This course examines positive strategies to guide children’s behavior in the early childhood setting. It also examines

“The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The purpose of the Week of the Young Child™ is to focus public attention on the

I recently learned about Google Alerts. Maybe you already use it but if you don’t, this post may interest you. “Google Alerts are email updates of the latest relevant Google results (web, news, etc.) based on your

*Let’s give thanks today and enjoy what Thanksgiving is all about: love, peace, joy, thankfulness and hope for the future. *Celebrate one another. *THANK YOU to those who make a difference in the lives of children every

Read about a group of high school kids’ experiences “unplugging” and participating in an overnight outdoor wilderness program in this Mpls. St. Paul Magazine article by Beth Dooley. Check out the green Science Says to Go

Today marks the 20th anniversary of tradegy in my life: a blessing in the midst of great sorrow. It was a beautiful Tuesday morning in July. I arrived at my grandmother’s house and was greeted with a warm smile and a gift.

Success in life begins very early, yet half of Minnesota’s children are not ready for kindergarten, and may not catch up. Up to 90% of brain development happens before age 5. Innovations among childcare providers and parent

MN MUSIC 4 MN KIDS is the result of a unique collaboration between Children’s and some of the most talented musicians in our state. Each of the artists on this CD donated their time and talent for one reason: they care

About this time of year, some people begin writing down their New Year’s Resolutions. Did you know that only about 10% are actually successful after 6 months? Which goals are best to set and how can you be successful? Dr.